HHS OCR report · 2025
Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc. dba Heartland Community Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc. dba Heartland Community Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 43,768
- Submission date
- Feb 10, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Heartland Medical Clinic dba Heartland Community Health Center, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 43,768 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc. dba Heartland Community Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,768 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 10, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc. dba Heartland Community Health Center legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc. dba Heartland Community Health Center.